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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1966

Page

2

Former superintendent Erbe named to direct Iowa University schools

Wesley A. Erbe, former president of the Iowa State Education Association, is named to head the University of Iowa elementary and secondary laboratories. The appointment, effective February 1, reorganizes the University schools under one leader and places Dr. Richard M. Jacobs as assistant dean and curriculum coordinator in the College of Dentistry. Erbe, 59, will also be a professor in the College of Education and comes from Bowling Green State University where he directed graduate studies in education and school administration. He is a McGregor native and will be the second University of Iowa on the Iowa City campus to hold such a post, with a background including principal of University High School and multiple administrator roles across several districts.

Wesley A. Erbe Iowa State Education Association Iowa University of Iowa Iowa City Erbe Richard M. Jacobs U of I College of Dentistry State Board of Regents Iowa School For the Deaf College of Edu McGregor U of I Manson Maquoketa Washington Fort Dodge University High School Howard R. Jones College of Education Jerry Kuhn John McAdam Bradley Loomer Robert Goldman Russell Hill University of Michigan Department of Education Western Reserve University Charlie’ McAvoy Charlie Washington High School Ottumwa Washington Community High School

Ira D Netser Dies at 72 in North English

Ira D. Netser 72 of North English died at his home Tuesday after a year of illness. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev Lloyd Bauer officiating. Burial in Piersall Cemetery. Born 1894 near North English to Daniel S. and Lillie Moffitt Netser. Married Ethyl Glantz on December 2, 1916. Member of Green Valley Methodist Church. Surviving: wife Ethyl. children Gladys Embree, Donald, Nona Nordyke, James, Stanley, Ruth, Joan Bailey. 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. mother Lillie Netser. brothers W.H. Netser and Boyd. sisters Stella Corbett and Blanche Hum Phrey.

Wellman Ira D. Netser North English Powell Funeral Home Lloyd Bauer Piersall Netser Daniel S Lillie Moffitt Netser Ethyl Glantz Green Valley Lillie Netser W.H Netser Kinross and Boyd Stella Corbett Lincoln Nebr Blanche Hum, Phrey Garden City Kansas

Stamp Exhibit at Burlington Sunday

On Sunday September 25 the Hawkeye Stamp Club of Burlington Iowa will hold its third annual Stamp Exhibit open to the public at no charge. Stamps of the world will be displayed by country topic or collector's preference at the Burlington Hawk Eye Office 800 South Main in Burlington from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. Officers and members invite you to see this year's completely new displays.

Hawkeye Stamp Club of Burma Towa Burlington 800 South Main Hawkeye Stamp Club

Local church supper and community notices in Iowa town

The Friendly Bible Class met for a cooperative supper at the Baptist Church in the Tuesday gathering. A variety of hometown events follow, including visits, Air Force leave celebrations for Dale Eatinger, a large Retail Hardware Association meeting at Captain's Table in Washington, and Julie Davis celebrating her third birthday with friends.

The Baptist Church Beth Brinning W. R. Yard Loyd Bradshaw Retail Hardware Association Washington Dale Connelly Julie Davis Wayne Davis Shelley Lael Stout Kim Marcia Walker Julie Matilda Wasson Louise Wasson

County Fair premiums and check delays noted

Funds for 4H and FFA premiums are available with initial checks mailed last week, reports Ken Cuhel. 4H members must submit overdue record books to their club leaders, as checks are held until books are turned in. Only four CH club leaders report all members have filed, with premiums issued. delays may block other clubs.

FFA Ken Cuhel

Girls escape injury as car overturns after crash

A one car accident near Mt Pleasant involving Washington high school girls returning from a sophomore football game left no serious injuries. Karen Vosika drove north on the Trenton blacktop and spun out in loose gravel after crossing railroad tracks, with a jammed tie-rod likely causing the wreck. Passengers Laurie Laing Christine Vosika Linda Wertz Margie Wadell were shaken but unharmed. Damage was about 250 dollars.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Karen Vosika Trenton Sophmore Laurie Laing Christine Vosika Linda Wertz Margie Wadell Highway Patrol

Y Rifle Club Set To Meet For Youth Instruction

The Washington YMCA sponsors a rifle club for ages 12 to 18 with 10 invited participants. The first meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Freshwaters building at 215 South Iowa Avenue, with John Walker and Dale Engel as leaders to promote gun safety and firearm knowledge.

Washington Ymca Freshwaters Iowa Avenue Brown Finance and Insurance John Walker Dale Engel

Riverside students now in colleges list of fall entrants

Riverside high and junior college graduates begin college careers across Iowa and neighboring states. Notable entrants include Linda Rice at Mercy School of Nursing in Iowa City Ruth Thoman and Bob Robertson at the University of Iowa Jim Tener Gary Veggy and Billie Lee Denton among others at various colleges. Janet Kaus plans to start in university second semester. Other returnees include Dennis Dautremont Mike Shrader Tom Rice and Diane.

Linda Rice Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City Ruth Thoman Sandra Duwn Bob Robertson Leon Waldschmidt Jim Tener Gary Veggy University of Iowa Janet Kalaus Barbara Burgess Theresa Rittenmeyer University School of Cosmetology Billie Lee Denton State College of Iown Kenneth Eckrich Muscatine Junior College Patricia Goodrich John. F. Kennedy College Wahoo Nebrie Rose Mary Knebel School of Practcal Nursing Carroll Towa Reva Rath American Institute of Business Davenport Steve Sojka Marshalltown Don Stuart Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Jim Beaty Wayne State Teachers College Wayne Nebr Dennis Dautremont Mike Shrader Tom Rice

Cub Pack 243 Plans Meeting Thursday

Cub Scout Pack 243 will hold the first pack meeting of the fall Thursday evening in VEW Hall at 7 30. Dens den mothers and committeemen will be introduced and plans discussed for the year. Boys 8 9 and 10 years of age are invited to come with their parents if they wish to join Pack 243.

Cub Vew Pack 243

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town

Mrs. Harry Siemsen visits Tipton household. VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club meets at Mrs. Robert Lowe Sr. meeting attendee Mrs. John Custer to attend Oct 5. Hugh Smorris Rose Reid host dinner in Town City. Merle Habners golden wedding at Masonic Temple. Col. and Mrs. Morris return from Ainsworth to Washington DC. Des Moines Penwomen meeting features Mrs. John Dillon elected Iowa State president. Everette Beenblossom hosts weekend guests Joe Howard of Abingdon. Los Angeles Herald Examiner clip profiles Margaret Stewart of Southern California Gas on leg of lamb and recipes. Stewart, Washington-born, head of service dept since 1962, sister of Tom Stewart. Chester Eain ger and son Dale travel to Des Moines. Dale departs for Clinton-Sherman AFB after 15 days in cave.

Harry Siemsen Tipton Dale Connelly VFW Robert Lowe John Custer Hugh Smorris Rose Reid Town City Merle Habners Masonic Temple John L. Dillon The Evening Journal Des Moines Penwomen Younker’s Tearoom Los Angeles Herald Examiner Margaret Stewart Sothern California Gas Company Home Service Department Miss Stewart Washington Town ‘ State University Ames Tom Stewart Chester Eainger Dale Clinon - Sherman Air Force Base Okla

Sheep producers vote due Friday on promotional program

Iowa and other states' sheep producers vote on continuing a national wool and lamb promotion program. Ballots ask for yes or no on continued deductions from wool and lamb sales. A 1 percent per pound wool deduction and 7 cents per hundredweight lamb deduction are proposed, replacing old rates of 1 cent and 5 cents. The referendum runs through 1969, with Ballots due to county ALCS offices by Friday September 23.

Jim Frier Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Towa State University Marvin Skadberg Thomas Wickerstam American Sheep Producers Council Sheep Council Secretarice USDA ALCS

Chapter DL Benefit Brings Prize Raffles At Willows

The TIT Chapter DL sponsored a dessert bridge benefit at the Willows on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty tables played with high prizes at each table and door prizes awarded. James Butler, chairman of the ways and means committee, oversaw arrangements.

the Willows James Butler Ways and Means

Diverted acreage to be grazed under 1966 programs

Howard Lins chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee announced that diverted acreage under the 1966 feed grain and wheat programs may be grazed starting October 1 without losing program benefits. Hay remains ineligible and CRP land cannot be grazed or harvested all year. About 156 Washington County farms participate in the 1966 diversion programs.

Howard Lins Agricultural Stabilization and ‘Conservation County Committee Washington County

Bridge and Pinochle Marathons Planned by Y's Men

Washington Xs men plan annual bridge and pinochle marathons. Past participants will be contacted about this year's details. Newcomers and players are urged to join. Details to be announced soon. Contact a Y's Men’s Club member. Committee meetings followed a Y's Men gathering where Coach Roger Harrington spoke.

Washington Xs Roger Harrington

Mrs. Risk of San Francisco Dies

Mrs. Robert Risk of San Francisco dies in San Francisco California Tuesday. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home are indefinite at this time. Mrs Risk was sister of Lloyd Humston of Washington.

Robert Risk San Francisco Ropert (Rumswon) Risk Washington Calif Jones Funeral Home Risk Lloyd Humston

Also Mentioned on This Page

No. English Chester Eatinger Air Force Maude Statler United Presbyterian Home Ray Statler Lockridge Russell Norton Sherry Fairfield Frank Patterson Wayne Keller Richard Marilyn Fai Don Rich Joan Wayland Robert Statler Chris and Lorie Mr. Pleasant Owen White Doug and Don Ainsworth Steve Nemmers G. J. Nemmers Iowa State University Steve Loras College Dubuque Sigma Chi Fraternity Gene Davislie Louise F. W. Kolkman Schoonover Drug Arion Charlie) McAvoy Scliccttever Y Rifle Club Souituthi Wolf's Flower Shop Charlie Hayes Joe Evanovich, Jr Red Feather Appeal Journal Tom Kuncl Riverside Flynn University of Iowa Riverside Patricia Shrader North Col- East Missouri College Maryleges Ville Higher Learning Mgasand D. A. Morris Hugh Morris Washington Dc Everette Beenblossom Joe Howard Abingdon, Ill Figur Faricue PEG Lydia Anefrin Osincup Osineup’s Osineup Oscar Mayer Wieners del Monte Ajax Giant South Iowa
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